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Is Google Offers the next big thing in group buying, or a natural extension of the local coupon? Does it matter?

The announcement of Google Offers will make a splash. No big deal. But what are the implications? Here are some factors to consider: 1. Conversion Tracking For many local businesses the hardest part about search marketing is tracking to conversion. If they could see the effectiveness, they’d probably spend more.  Google offers could provide some relief. The […]

With the Past as Our Guide, We Can Define Our Future

Norm Hagarty, CEO: By now most of us in the directional media industry have heard about TMP’s unfortunate demise. I don’t believe that this kind of turmoil is ever good. It certainly is not good for TMP’s staff, many of whom will face uncertain job prospects (at least in the short term); clients who now […]

Inbound Marketing: Gaining Legitimacy and Popularity

In light of the recent exposure of inbound marketing, I thought that maybe it was time to sip the Kool-Aid. I have never thought deeply about inbound and outbound marketing. I understand the principles, but I have usually just processed them and moved forward with the understanding that there is good and bad marketing. I’d […]

Search and Social are More Integrated in Purchase Decisions than Ever

comScore and Group M published a report this week about the relationship between search and social media in the purchase cycle of a motivated buyer. This joint study explored how search impacts those who are at the buying stage in their purchase cycle. The findings showed that most people turn to search to help them […]